An exercise in migration
Seniors’ outdoor fitness equipment moving to its third home Wellington will be getting some brand new exercise equipment, and some not so new equipment, too. The upper floor of the new arena in Wellington, which features a well-used walking track, was slated to receive some pieces of exercise equipment. The process to find just the […]
Getting better
An old face returns to the Dukes Fifty-nine minutes into the game on Sunday, the Wellington Dukes had never played with the lead—had not tasted it. Playing tough against the leagueleading Trenton Golden Hawks the Dukes either trailed or were tied on the scoresheet— 0-0, 1-1, 2-2. But never did their confidence flag. “Even when […]
Adrift
Council continues to struggle with its role in the County economy Two seasons after the County’s economic development officer fled Shire Hall amid council’s second guessing and micromanaging, the department now subsists on a complement of one and a half people. These folks regularly receive conflicting messages about what they are doing, what they should […]
Homophobia and ignorance
Students try to make PECI safer, but some say the school is “not for everyone” After grade 10, Curtis Jeffery was told by staff he couldn’t safely attend school at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute anymore. He spent a couple years at Prince Edward Alternative School, but his troubles seemed to follow him there. Now he’s […]
Silence on Smith
Parent says kids were told to shut up about class visit by former pathologist Avisit from a man, upon whom the media have bestowed the title “disgraced pathologist,” to a Grade 11 law class at the end of October, seems to have caused pandemonium at PECI this week. On Tuesday, November 1, the Toronto Sun […]
Unable to forget
The hidden scars of war On Remembrance Day, many Canadians will take two minutes to silently thank those who lost life and limb in battle, and others who are still abroad, keeping peace in the world. Historically, those who survived have been hailed as heroes, and pinned with medals. There are those who cannot leave […]
Winning ways
Darcy Murphy leads Dukes to another pair of wins These are good days for the Wellington Dukes. The team, winner of seven of its last eight games, is bit by bit working its way up through the standings of what is arguably the toughest division in Junior ‘A’ hockey. The team is healthy, chemistry seems […]
Not quite an emergency
Alternative to 9-1-1 for less critical calls proposed to the County It’s common knowledge that, in North America, you dial 911 in an emergency. It’s a good thing—we can all be comforted by that shorthand that makes it so easy to access urgent care. But not all emergencies call for a paramedic or police officer. […]
Milestone victory
Dukes mount five-game winning streak Likely few, beyond the players on the ice, understood the historic significance of the victory in Trenton on Friday as the Dukes took on the Golden Hawks. It turns out that even Marty Abrams was unaware as the buzzer sounded on the Dukes’ 5-4 win that it was his 500th […]
Impact players unite
These three participated in the Recharge with Milk Novice BB Tournament on October 29th in Picton. The tournament drew seven teams from as far away as Bracebridge. The County Farm Centre Novice ‘BB’ Kings took the Championship. The Dairy Producers of Prince Edward County sponsored the event. The hard hats were Mike Pero’s (Head Coach […]